Description
46% Aviat (Christen) Eagle – Short Kit
The Christen Eagle from SMD was released in late 2018, Like the full size Aircraft the Christen Eagle shares the same base platform as the amazing Pitts challenger , However due to the larger wing span this model delivers a very different & relaxed flying experience, Its designed more for scale aerobatic Flying rather than 3D (But can do it), As the Eagle has rounded wing tips it does slow down the roll rate for a docile flying model, That is very enjoyable.
As the Christen Eagle shares the same platform as our 44% Challenger , The Christen Eagle also received the major design overhaul in 2022, The Focus was to make it welcoming to the Novice giant scale builder & Much attention was given to the wings to utilize as much interlocking components as possible to allow a fast and accurate wing building experience.
There is over 100+ updates / Changes in the 2022 revision of the model that brings it inline with the new developments in design and constructions techniques.
The Christen Eagle is the perfect relaxed flying model that is very lovely to fly.
Features:
- High level of interlocking construction, For quick, accurate building & Strength
- Removable horizonal stabilizers (With servos installed into each Stab)
- Precut slots in Tail plane to suit Robart hinges
- Cable path in aft of Fuselage for servo wires
- Fuel tank, ignition & Battery tiedown points
- Large Built in Canister tunnel
Specifications:
- Weight: 37lb (17kg)
- Wingspan 107″ (2720mm)
- Length 96″ (2444mm) – With Spinner
- Engine 100-120cc 2 Stroke or 120-140cc 4 Stroke
- Servos: 7x (25kg+) + 1x Throttle
- Spinner size: 5.5″
- Wheel size: 5″
- Wing tube Socket size: 31mm OD (Maximum OD)
- (Recommend 30mm OD Aluminum or Carbon wing Tube)
- Tail tube socket size: 8mm OD
- (Recommend 7mm OD Carbon rod or Tube)
The Short kit includes:
- Precision Laser cut wooden parts from premium European woods
- CNC Laser cut Stainless steel Top wing mount and Flying wire mounting set
- CNC milled TUFNOL Control Horns
- 1:1 Scale detailed Printed wing plans + Digital Instructions.
- A comprehensive list of all the Components & Materials required to complete the model.
- Premium GFK Cowling (Produced from CNC created mold for digital precision, Shape & Symmetry)
- Premium CFK and GFK Main Under carriage
- Lexan Vacuum formed Canopy
- Premium Light weight GFK Wheel Pants
Please note: As each kit is normally manufactured to order, please allow 2-6 weeks for Manufacture and shipping dispatch, With the wood kit being manufactured and shipped first and then Composite parts to follow shortly after
However we will keep you updated at each stage of your kits Production.
Additional Materials & Items List
Jeff –
SMD Kits build so well , I love my Eagle and was such a pleasure to build , Every thing just slotted together, Will Only Build SMD kits from now on!!! There just so Good and very builder friendly
Jeff Rauch (verified owner) –
love this kit, quality throughout. enjoyable build experience with no surprises.